Sneeuwbal, Utagawa Toyokuni I, between 1794 and 1798

Shinzo (courtesan in training) carrying a pillow on which perfumed brazier with dragon motif, looking back at woman with a pattern of autumn leaves on the skirt and kamuro (youngest assistant of a courtesan) blowing his hands warmly; against gray background with swirling snowflakes. Label line: mentioned on object toyokuni (ii) , utagawa (1777 - 1835), 1794 - 1798, color woodcut; line block in black with color blocks collection: prints; japan (collection). Date: between 1794 and 1798. Place of creation: Japan; Tokyo. Dimensions: blad Height: 393 mm (15.47 in) blad Width: 260 mm (10.23 in). Medium: paper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Sneeuwbal-Rijksmuseum RP-P-1956-805C